Glenrowan
Known nationally as the site of Ned Kelly's last stand, Glenrowan today is a small rural township of 1,049 residents spread across 39 square kilometres in north-east Victoria. The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, which shapes everything from housing demand to service use. Property values reached a median of $595,000 in 2023 before settling at $562,000 in 2024, and the long-run growth story is strong: prices have risen 144.3% since 2013, a compound annual growth rate of 7.7% over 12 years. Ownership is the dominant tenure, with 46.1% owning outright, well above the national average.
Population
1,049
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,543/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
1
The most recent median house price is $562,000, down 5.5% from the 2023 peak of $595,000, offering buyers a modest correction entry point. The housing stock is almost entirely separate houses at 99.2%, with 3-bedroom homes the most common at 50.5%, followed by 4-bedroom-plus at 41.0%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,387, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 20.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold compared to many metropolitan areas. Outright ownership at 46.1% signals long-held stability, while the 45.6% carrying mortgages reflects active buyer demand. For families seeking a detached house, the near-complete absence of apartments means competition centres on that single stock type.
For Buyers
The most recent median house price is $562,000, down 5.5% from the 2023 peak of $595,000, offering buyers a modest correction entry point. The housing stock is almost entirely separate houses at 99.2%, with 3-bedroom homes the most common at 50.5%, followed by 4-bedroom-plus at 41.0%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,387, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 20.8%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold compared to many metropolitan areas. Outright ownership at 46.1% signals long-held stability, while the 45.6% carrying mortgages reflects active buyer demand. For families seeking a detached house, the near-complete absence of apartments means competition centres on that single stock type.
For Investors
Rental supply is tight, with only 8.3% of dwellings tenanted, well below national averages, and weekly rent is $280. The vacancy rate of 8.9% is elevated, suggesting some oversupply in the limited rental pool, which warrants caution on yield assumptions. Development activity is minimal, with just 1 application lodged in the past 12 months, indicating constrained new supply. The price history shows $562,000 in 2024 against an earliest recorded price of $230,000 in 2013, a 144.3% gain over 12 years, making the capital growth story the stronger investor case compared to rental yield. The small resident base of 1,049 keeps liquidity lower than suburban markets.
Development Activity
Total DAs
7
Last 12 Months
1
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Glenrowan iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Glenrowan Primary School
Prep-6 · 107 students
Demographics
The median age of 45 is 5 years above the national figure, reflecting an aging resident profile typical of inland regional townships. The overseas-born share is 7.9%, which is 13.7 percentage points below national, making Glenrowan one of the more Anglo-Celtic communities in the state. Ancestry is dominated by English (461 residents), Irish (167), Scottish (146) and German (63), consistent with the long-settled pastoral heritage of the region. University qualifications at 21.7% sit 8.4 points below the national average, and household income is at the 49.1st percentile nationally, close to the median. The average household size of 2.6 is 0.1 above national, reflecting the predominance of family households: couples with children account for 343 of 857 total families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.2%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Glenrowan's housing story is one of concentrated ownership in a single stock type. Separate houses make up 99.2% of all dwellings, with 3-bedroom homes at 50.5% and 4-bedroom-plus at 41.0%, so the market is dominated by family-sized homes rather than smaller units. Outright owners at 46.1% outnumber mortgage holders at 45.6%, which is above the national ownership rate and signals a settled, long-term resident base. Prices rose from $230,000 in 2013 to a peak of $595,000 in 2023 before easing to $562,000 in 2024, a 5.5% correction from peak. The rent-to-income ratio of 18.1% sits comfortably below stress levels, though the small renter pool at 8.3% limits rental market depth compared to larger centres.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,387
Rent / wk
$280
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$749
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.9%
Unoccupied
37
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.8%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
32.8%
Couples, no children
857
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads the local employment base at 23.1% of workers (84 people), followed by Education at 12.1% (44) and Public Administration at 10.4% (38), a pattern typical of regional service hubs where government and community services dominate. Retail contributes 8.8% and Manufacturing 8.2%. By occupation, Professionals are the largest group at 100 workers, followed by Community and Personal Service at 74 and Managers at 73. The unemployment rate is low at 2.0%, below state and national benchmarks, and the full-time employment rate is 62.5%. Participation at 58.9% is tempered by the older age profile, with 262 residents not in the labour force. Volunteering is notably high at 25.1%, reflecting the community-oriented character of small rural towns.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.5%
Part-time
35.5%
Participation
58.9%
Employed
491
Occupations
Top Industries
University
21.7%
Postgraduate
3.7%
Born Overseas
7.9%
Dwellings
377
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 92.8% of workers commuting by vehicle, above national norms, which is expected given Glenrowan's rural location 39 square kilometres in area with limited public transport. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families travel to nearby centres for education. The crime rate is 81.0 incidents per 1,000 residents, based on 85 total offences, with property and deception offences accounting for 50 of those, the dominant category compared to crimes against the person at 13. Housing stress is low on both measures: rent-to-income at 18.1% and mortgage-to-income at 20.8% are both below the 30% stress threshold. Only 6.7% of residents (65 people) need daily assistance, and the volunteering rate of 25.1% is high, pointing to a community that supports its members actively.
Drive
92.8%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
85
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
81.0
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Glenrowan compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenrowan a good suburb to live in?
Glenrowan suits those seeking a rural lifestyle with low housing stress. Mortgage-to-income at 20.8% and rent-to-income at 18.1% are both below the 30% stress threshold. The unemployment rate is low at 2.0% and volunteering is high at 25.1%. The main trade-offs are high car dependence at 92.8% and no schools within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Glenrowan?
The most recent median house price is $562,000, recorded in 2024, down 5.5% from the 2023 peak of $595,000. Long-run growth has been strong at a CAGR of 7.7% over 12 years, with prices rising 144.3% from $230,000 in 2013. Weekly rent averages $280 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,387.
What schools are in Glenrowan?
No schools are recorded within the Glenrowan suburb boundary in this dataset. With a population of 1,049 across 39 square kilometres, families rely on schools in nearby larger centres. University qualifications among residents stand at 21.7%, which is 8.4 percentage points below the national average.
Is Glenrowan safe?
Glenrowan recorded 85 total offences, giving a crime rate of 81.0 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences account for 50 of those incidents, while crimes against the person total 13. The rate is higher than many smaller rural suburbs, though the absolute numbers are low given a population of only 1,049.
Is Glenrowan good for property investment?
The capital growth case is strong: prices rose 144.3% over 12 years at a CAGR of 7.7%, from $230,000 in 2013 to $562,000 in 2024. However, the rental pool is small at 8.3% of dwellings and vacancy is elevated at 8.9%, limiting rental yield potential. Just 1 development application in 12 months signals constrained new supply, which supports prices longer term.
How is Glenrowan's population changing?
Glenrowan has a population of 1,049 with a median age of 45, which is 5 years above the national figure, pointing to an aging resident base. Residential turnover is 22.0%, meaning 78.0% of residents stayed over the measured period, consistent with a stable, long-settled community. The small scale and rural character mean population change is gradual.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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